🍌🍦 Banana Split Milkshake

📖 Description

The Banana Split Milkshake is a rich and creamy twist on the classic banana split dessert. It blends bananas, ice cream, chocolate, and strawberries into a decadent milkshake, topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, nuts, and of course, a cherry on top. This drinkable dessert is perfect for hot days, parties, or whenever you crave a nostalgic treat that combines fruity freshness with indulgent sweetness.

🥤 Ingredients For Banana Split Milkshake

• 2 ripe bananas (sliced & frozen for extra creaminess)

• 2 cups vanilla ice cream (about 4 scoops)

• 1 cup milk (chilled, whole or any preferred)

• 2 tbsp chocolate syrup

• 2 tbsp strawberry syrup (or strawberry jam)

• 2 tbsp crushed pineapple (optional, for authentic banana split flavor)

• Whipped cream (for topping)

• Chopped nuts (walnuts or peanuts, optional)

• Rainbow sprinkles

• Maraschino cherries (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a blender, add bananas, ice cream, milk, chocolate syrup, strawberry syrup, and pineapple.

2. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness with more milk if needed.

3. Drizzle extra chocolate or strawberry syrup inside the serving glass for a fun swirl effect.

4. Pour the milkshake into tall glasses.

5. Top with whipped cream, nuts, sprinkles, and a cherry on top.

6. Serve immediately with a straw and long spoon.

📝 Notes

• Using frozen bananas makes the milkshake extra thick and creamy.

• You can swap vanilla ice cream with chocolate, strawberry, or a mix for a more layered flavor.

• For a lighter version, replace ice cream with frozen yogurt.

• Add 1–2 tbsp peanut butter or Nutella for a fun twist.

💡 Tips

• Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before pouring the milkshake.

• For a dairy-free version, use almond/coconut milk and non-dairy ice cream.

• To make it extra fancy, rim the glass with chocolate syrup and crushed nuts before pouring the milkshake.

• If you want a thicker consistency, add less milk.

🍽️ Servings

• Makes 2 large servings or 3 smaller servings.

📊 Nutritional Info (per serving – approx.)

• Calories: 420–480 kcal

• Protein: 7 g

• Carbohydrates: 58 g

• Sugars: 45 g

• Fat: 18 g

• Fiber: 3 g

• Calcium: 20% DV

(Values vary depending on toppings and portion size.)

🌟 Benefits

• 🍌 Bananas provide potassium and natural sweetness.

• 🥛 Milk & ice cream give calcium and protein.

• 🍓 Strawberries & pineapple add antioxidants and vitamin C.

• 🍫 Chocolate syrup boosts mood with its indulgent flavor.

• 🎉 A fun, nostalgic treat that can lift spirits instantly!

❓ Q/A

Q1: Can I make this milkshake without ice cream?
Yes! Replace ice cream with frozen bananas + ½ cup Greek yogurt for a creamy, lighter version.

Q2: How do I make it thicker?
Use frozen bananas, reduce the milk, or add extra ice cream.

Q3: Can I prepare it ahead of time?
It’s best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep the fruit and syrups ahead. Blend just before serving.

Q4: Is it suitable for kids?
Absolutely! Kids will love it as a fun dessert. Just reduce added syrups if you want to cut down on sugar.

Q5: Can I make it more filling for breakfast?
Yes, add a scoop of protein powder, oats, or nut butter to make it more nutritious and filling.